Reactions: Tooth and Claw

[principia]

Did I say just a few days ago that I love New Earth? I do, but for sheer cinematographic beauty, it’s difficult to even equal Tooth and Claw. Is it the (erstwhile) Scottish landscapes? The burrs? The nearly pornographic focus on David Tennant’s hair? No matter. TaC is three-quarters of an hour of pure pretty. And Billie Piper looks mighty cute too.

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[salienne]

I'm actually one of the people who isn't really bothered by the "We are not amused" gag. Rose has met plenty of people more impressive than QV by this point. She is never outright rude, and she is allowed to have a little fun. And it's nice to see her and the Doctor so in sync and having fun (...even though she would still be mourning over Nine, methinks, but that's my problem for much of the start of S2).

No, what bothered me about this episode was this:

Rose, being her compassionate self as always, wanted to make sure someone was acknowledging Captain Reynolds’ sacrifice… but seeing him get ripped to shreds must’ve given her nightmares like whoa. Have I missed the fics that address that particular bit of trauma?

I've been meaning to write that fic for months, actually, because really, talk about some serious compartmentalization! She just saw someone mauled, and her reaction is to joyfully declare "Werewolf!"? The hug I could buy, but the complete lack of shock or horror? Even after everything they've seen, I don't buy that.

So I can either sum that up to sloppy writing/acting or, from an in-verse POV, lots and lots of compartmentalization. Leading to the nightmare of doom (and, in my personal canon, Doctor comfort and unlocked Bad Wolf memories... I should really finish that fic).

But, really, that can't be healthy for Rose...

[principia]

I've been meaning to write that fic for months, actually...

Please do!